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Introduced
08/04/2023
08/04/2023
In Committee
08/04/2023
08/04/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit officers, employees, and elected officials of the Federal Government from having, establishing, maintaining official accounts on Tik Tok, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Government Off TikTok Act" or the "GOT Act," prohibits officers, employees, and elected officials of the federal government from having, establishing, or maintaining official accounts on the social media platform TikTok. The bill cites TikTok as a proven national security threat to the United States and its allies, and it suggests that U.S. officials should not be posting about official government business due to the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party. The bill includes a rule of construction that does not affect any standard or guideline developed under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 08/04/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5144/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5144/BILLS-118hr5144ih.pdf |
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